Indeed, certainly, of course - Certes (The 1021st Most Common French Word)

The French word for Indeed, certainly, of course is Certes. It is classified as a A2 word, and is the 1021st most common word in French. It can be used as adverb. This word often comes up when talking about negotiations. You can see example sentences for context below, and you can also listen to their pronunciations by clicking on the speaker icon. Download our app to practice this and the other 3000 most common French words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.

Pronunciation

English: indeed, certainly, of course

French: certes

Examples


These certainly did not reflect a unanimity of views.	Celles-ci ne traduisaient certes pas une unanimité.
You're right, of course.	Certes, tu as raison.
He is indeed a clever boy.	Certes, c'est un garçon habile.
Certainly there are ample reasons to pray for teachers.	Certes, les raisons de prier pour les enseignants sont innombrables.
Certainly you are distressed because cannot listen to new songs.	Certes vous êtes affligé que ne pouvez pas écouter les nouvelles chansons.
I certainly support the concept of not being cruel to animals.	J'appuie certes la notion selon laquelle il ne faut pas être cruel envers les animaux.
The government certainly would do well to acknowledge the dignity of human life in its preamble.	Certes, le gouvernement ferait bien de reconnaître la dignité de la vie humaine dans son préambule.
There are certainly choices of my own on such or such rhythm, such or such chord, such or such categories of tones as one can note it for any composer.	Il y a certes des choix de ma part sur tel ou tel rythme, tel ou tel accord, telles ou telles catégories de timbres comme on peut le constater chez tout compositeur.

Premise certainly attractive but oh! how difficult.	Postulat de départ certes séduisant mais oh ! combien difficile.
Certainly a sense of disillusionment and cynicism became pronounced.	Certes, un sentiment de désillusion et le cynisme devint de plus en plus apparent.
Therapeutical communities are certainly extremely important.	Les communautés thérapeutiques sont, certes, d'une très grande importance.
AG: There are technical implications certainly.	AG: Il y a des implications techniques, certes.
The latter had adequate housing which was certainly cheaper.	Cette dernière disposait de logements suffisants et certes à moindre coût.
2.2.1 Regulations and standardisation can indeed encourage innovation.	2.2.1 Certes la réglementation et la normalisation sont des outils qui peuvent favoriser l'innovation.
Certainly that is cause for genuine satisfaction.	Certes, il s'agit là d'un motif honnête de satisfaction.
Certainly, the corollary to sovereignty is national responsibility and ownership.	Certes, le corollaire de la souveraineté est la responsabilité et l'appropriation nationales.
Certainly, the "ruthless competition" motivates elite market.	Certes, la « compétition impitoyable » motive les élites du marché.
They certainly are not farmer friendly.	Il n'est certes pas favorable aux agriculteurs.
He certainly had a dramatic impact on the budget.	Le député a certes eu une incidence considérable sur le budget.
Indeed, Georgia continues to sprint westward.	Certes, la Géorgie continue sa course vers l'ouest.
Chile argued that they certainly could.	Le Chili a soutenu que la chose serait certes possible.